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Shields Landscapes
Credentials & registries
Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader)
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- Rated 5.0 from 61 reviews
- 1 credential shown
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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From TrustATrader
TrustATrader profile facts
No missed appointments in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs when a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will.
Insurance listed on TrustATrader:
- Source-listed cover: Aviva; verified 8 Jul 2025
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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Reviewers confirm: Finished on schedule. “The work was carried out efficiently with minimal disruption and in the time scale predicted.” · TrustATrader, 23 Oct 2023
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- TrustATrader61 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Shields Landscapes, including the highlights above. The 61 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Martin had already did a small paving job for us before doing this job. I was very pleased with the finish so wanted him to do our driveway. Due to unforeseen circumstances he couldn't do the job immediately so we waited it out and stuck with him as the quote was very reasonable and he was genuine. I cannot commend him highly enough. Very down to earth, professional and did the job on his own. Explained the whole process as he went along. He had to get a team to remove the existing drive and this was done very efficiently and done in a few hours. I was amazed how quickly the removal was done as it was a decent sized drive. The laying of the drive was done diligently and efficiently and in good time. There was a small concrete ledge adjoining a part of the drive that had better days and Martin replaced this with kerb stones after removing the concrete and the finish was excellent. people passing by have been saying how nice the drive looks. I'm really pleased and highly commend Martin.
I am delighted with my patio. The work was carried out efficiently with minimal disruption and in the time scale predicted. I would definitely recommend.
Martin was punctual polite and trustworthy and kept us informed at each stage of the job which was professionally competed as agreed and in a timely fashion. Would certainly not hesitate to recommend him to others
Martin has just finished laying a 35sq metre patio for us using an autumn blend sandstone. We were delighted with his work from start to finish. Martin clearly takes a lot of pride in his work and was happy to offer advice and suggestions. Price was comparable with other quotes we obtained. We would definately recommend Martin Shields Landscapes to anyone else thinking of having a new patio.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Shields Landscapes have 30 years extensive experience in all types of hard landscaping. We are based in Sidcup (Kent), and cover Sidcup and all surrounding...
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Insurance: Full public liability insurance
- Experience they state: 40 years
- Team: Sole trader
- Areas served: Sidcup
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
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Common questions about Shields Landscapes
Is Shields Landscapes a legitimate business?
Shields Landscapes has 61 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Shields Landscapes?
Shields Landscapes has 61 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Shields Landscapes' reviews are genuine?
Shields Landscapes' 61 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Does Shields Landscapes turn up to appointments?
TrustATrader's logs show no missed appointments for Shields Landscapes in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs whenever a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will. This is TrustATrader's reliability signal over that period, not a guarantee.
Is Shields Landscapes qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Shields Landscapes, including Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader) is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
Is Shields Landscapes insured?
They state on their own website that full public liability insurance. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
What areas does Shields Landscapes cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Sidcup. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
How long has Shields Landscapes been trading?
Shields Landscapes has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.